Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1497208
SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment including teachers, education support staff, students and parents.
SC4 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
This position requires attendance from Monday to Friday each morning from 9 a.m.
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Education support class employees contribute to or support, as appropriate to their role, the delivery of teaching, learning and assessment programs, toileting, implementing tutoring or intervention programs and development of resources. This will support school leaders and teachers to support student learning growth through the ongoing acquisition of knowledge, skills and capabilities defined by the Victorian Curriculum F-10.
Education support class employees collaborate with other school staff, as appropriate to their role, to support the planning and/or delivery of supports to strengthen student wellbeing. Education support class employees, as appropriate to their role, contribute to strengthening positive partnerships with parents, carers and other individuals and groups to support students¿ participation in and sense of belonging in the school community. This will support school leaders and teachers to enable students to develop the capabilities necessary to thrive, contribute and respond positively to the challenges and opportunities of life.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
At Black Hill Primary School our key priorities are improving student outcomes in English and Mathematics across the school. The relationship between home and school is of paramount importance. We believe that quality education relies on collaboration across the whole community.
As a school we focus professional learning on differentiated planning for all students. Our priority is to deliver teaching and learning programs that provide an appropriate challenge for students at all levels. To achieve this our staff plan collaboratively, based on the collection of individual student and whole school performance data.
Black Hill Primary School is well known for its Sporting, Performing and Visual Arts programs, and have a combined full time and part time staff of approximately 40 staff members.
All students are catered for in a nurturing school environment from Prep to Year 6, with the Black Hill Kindergarten located adjacent to the school.
Our school is located 100km West of Melbourne in the Regional Centre of Ballarat.